Skull Structures

Front

What is the Maxilla?

Back

The Maxilla is the upper jawbone that holds the upper teeth and forms part of the eye sockets.

Front

What is the Zygomatic Bone?

Back

The Zygomatic Bone, also known as the cheekbone, is located below the eye and forms the prominence of the cheek.

Front

What is the Occipital Bone?

Back

The Occipital Bone is located at the back and base of the skull, containing the foramen magnum, where the spinal cord connects to the brain.

Front

What is the Mental Foramen?

Back

The Mental Foramen is an opening in the mandible that allows nerves and blood vessels to pass to the chin and lower lip.

Front

What is the Lambdoidal Suture?

Back

The Lambdoidal Suture is the fibrous joint that connects the occipital bone with the parietal bones at the back of the skull.

Front

What is the Nasal Bone?

Back

The Nasal Bone is a small bone that forms the bridge of the nose.

Front

What is the Mandible?

Back

The Mandible is the lower jawbone, the largest and strongest bone of the face, which holds the lower teeth.

Front

What is the Temporal Bone?

Back

The Temporal Bone is located at the sides and base of the skull, housing structures of the ear.

Front

What is the Sphenoid Bone?

Back

The Sphenoid Bone is a complex bone located at the base of the skull, contributing to the eye socket and the cranial cavity.

Front

What is the Parietal Bone?

Back

The Parietal Bone forms the sides and roof of the cranium.